Dioscorea villosa is, according to the Flora of North America, quite variable in shape across its range.[7] It ranges from a small vine with winged stems, tightly packed groups of flowers, variably hairy leaves all the way up to large vines with unwinged stems, large, smooth leaves, and widely spread sprays of flowers. It always has rhizomes spreading underground that can be branched or not.
Wild Yam Care
Dioscorea Villosa
What is the plant
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min -15°C
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It prefers moist soil.
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
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Temperature
Plants are hardy to at least -15°c
Additional
Edible species of Dioscorea have opposite leaves whilst poisonous species have alternate leaves. Use of the fresh plant can cause vomiting and other side effects. Known to cause headaches, menstrual irregularities & acne. May cause hair loss & oily skin. Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid in patients with cancers of the breast, ovaries, prostate & uterus.
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